A/N- Sorry for the wait, my dears, I'm winging it. My boyfriend is starting to wonder what I'm doing on his computer. Mmm, wouldn't he like to know! OH! Good images, him, Tom Felton, and Daniel Radcliffe. (Fanning herself) Whoa! So here's the eighth chapter. It's all fluff and mushy, just the way I like it. Draco and Harry were getting angry. They felt I was neglecting them, and considering it was THEIR fanfic, they were pissed. ML Aubrey

Warning- I don't own HP, that would be J.K. Rowling. You'll have to talk to her about boring anything. I don't own the song/poems used in this fic either. Thanks

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Chapter 8 Always And Forever

"It hurts so much. Please don't leave me. I can't do this without you. I love you so much."

"I'll never leave you Diana. I love you too. I'll always be here. You can't get rid of me that easily."

"I'm scared, I don't want to die. I don't want to die."

Harry shot up in bed, crying, and clutched at his chest. He let the loud sobs come, doubting he could stop them, even if he wanted to. Harry didn't even notice when the door was pushed open and a worried looking Draco Malfoy walked over to the side of the bed.

"She didn't deserve to die. It should have been me. Then Alex and she could be happy. It should have been me." Draco had no clue what Harry was talking about, but he couldn't stand to see Harry cry. He sat on the edge of the bed and pulled Harry into his lap.

"Shh, don't cry, love, don't cry. It's not your fault, everything will work out. It's okay, I'm here." Draco rubbed small circles on Harry's back. "Shh, it'll be alright. Things are always darkest before the dawn." Draco started quietly singing, rocking Harry back and forth.

"And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't wanna go home right now"

Harry slowly stopped crying, listening to Draco's low, husky voice. He felt so tired, and worn. He'd just started to get over his problems, just started moving on. Then, BAM, he's hit with a curse and starts having nightmares about Diana's final days. He needs to relax, to just move on. He felt so comfortable clinging to Draco's robs and sitting in his lap, listening to him sing softly.

"And all I could taste is this moment
And all I can breath is your life
And sooner or later it's over
I just don't wanna miss you tonight
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am"

Draco had never been so contented in his life. Harry's light weight resting on his thighs, his face pressed into the crook of Draco's neck. He could hear Harry quietly breathing. It was one of the most beautiful things he'd ever heard. He felt like he'd finally come home. He remembered that night, next to the Lake. Holding Harry close, making love, listening to Harry laugh and cry out in pleasure. He remembered whispering that he loved Harry. The next morning he woke up alone, cold, and heart broken. But he wasn't mad at Harry, he never could be. He felt so happy, so honored to be able to sit there and hold Harry, to comfort him and love him, even if he couldn't say those words to Harry. Draco wouldn't be able to stand it if Harry left again.

"And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah, you bleed just to know you're alive
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am"

Harry pressed his cheek against the soft material of Draco's robs and concentrated on the feeling of Draco's hands running up and down his back. His body slowly loosening, all the knots coming undone, he felt like he was floating. Like none of the past six years had ever happened. Harry was all cried out, he was tired of crying. He grieved for Diana, he missed her, but he couldn't live like this. The time for tears is over, he needs laughter now, he needs joy and love, and peace, and he needed…..he needed this, this quiet, this comfort. He wished that time would pause so they could stay in this moment forever, without worrying about people's thoughts, or feelings, without worrying about tomorrow.

"And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am..."

Draco held Harry a little tighter as he finished the song. He didn't wan to let go, and he feared that now that the song had ended and he had stopped crying, Harry would pull away, would leave like he had before. He wished Harry were his, he wished he could hold Harry forever like this. He would never let go of Harry, he couldn't. He was surprised when Harry stayed where he was, not even trying to get up. Wrapping his arms more securely around Harry's slender shoulders, Draco hummed contentedly deep in his throat. He heard Harry laugh quietly before pulling back slightly to look Draco in the eye.

"Thank you Draco. I needed that, that quiet time. You'll never…..The past couple of years have been hard on me. I just want to move on, I want to start over. That's why I came here, back to Hogwarts, to be with my friends and loved ones."

"You never have to thank me for anything Harry. It was my pleasure. I hate to see you cry." Harry blushed lightly and wrinkled his nose. Draco laughed and raised a hand to run a finger down Harry's nose before gently tapping the end of it. Before he knew what he was doing he had cupped Harry's face and moved in, so their lips were an inch apart. "Why did you leave that night? Why did you leave me?" Draco could feel the tears pool in his eyes, but ignored them as he watched sad, almond shaped eyes fill with grief.

"I left because I had to. I couldn't stay, not after everything. I had killed so many people. I couldn't look at myself without seeing blood, the blood of thousands. Ones I had killed myself and the ones that were killed because I wasn't fast enough, strong enough, brave enough." Harry raised a hand and wiped the tears from Draco's pale cheeks.

"You are the bravest, strongest, most wonderful amazing person I have ever met. You did what you had to. The rest of us had a choice if we wished to fight in the war. You, you never had a choice. You were given the job of leading us, of finishing the war, and you were so young, so small. I never doubted you, not for a second."

"You'll never know how much that means to me." Draco could feel Harry's warm breath on his cheek and felt a tingle go up his spine. Leaning in, he gently brushed his lips across Harry's full ones. He could fell Harry's tentative response. Pressing his lips more firmly against Harry's he shifted position so he could touch more of Harry, could hold more of him. Running his tongue along Harry's bottom lip, he smiled when he open his mouth instantly. Sliding his tongue against Harry's he absently thought that Harry tasted the same he did back then, like coffee, vanilla, and hazel nut. All things he knew Harry loved to eat. He felt an all consuming heat wash over his body as his tongue ravished Harry's mouth, wanting to touch, to taste every part of him.

"Harry, Harry, I never stopped loving you. Not once in six years did I ever not think of you, not want you, not love you with all my heart, soul, mind, and body. You're my passion, my greatest love, and my greatest fear. You're like touching heaven, like kissing an angel, and I never want to lose this feeling again." Harry's eyes were still closed and his breathing had quieted. Slowly opening his eyes, he meet Draco's gaze. The beautiful bright green of his eyes seemed to darken to a Jade color, full of passion, confusion, pain, and something Draco couldn't name.

"Say it again." Draco wrinkled his brow.

"Say what, sweetheart?"

"That you love me." Draco grinned and pressed a quick kiss to Harry's swollen lips.

"I love you, I love you, I love you. I love you more than anything, and that will never change." Draco pulled Harry to his chest and hugged him gently, but firmly.

"Thank you. Thank you for so much."

"Didn't I just say you never have to thank me?" Harry laughed and Draco couldn't help but smile. "Now, where were we?"

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"……I don't really care as long as you're gone. I need some time alone with him. Please, just go and wait in the room I showed you. There's a bed and fireplace and anything else you need will just appear. Now please leave, he'll be here any time!"

"You know, I think you're a little obsessed with this boy. You're going all crazy."

"Yes, well, the things love do to people. Now get, go on Godric, it's not like you're going to war or anything."

"Ha! Shows how much you know." Walking towards the door he paused and turned. "Be nice to him Zabini. He's sweet, I can tell. If you hurt him I shall be forced to used my Gryffindor honor and fool headedness to curse you to pieces. Understood?"

"Yes, understood. Now leave. Besides, I would never hurt Daniel, I'd much rather do other more pleasurable things to him." He heard Godric's rough laughter as he shut the door and looked nervously around the room. He'd been working to make it perfect so Daniel and he could spend some time together. A fire was blazing in the fireplace, and in front of the hearth there was a blanket laid out with wine, chocolate, cherries, and roses. There were rose petal scattered around the room, on the hearth, floor, and bed. The air was gently scented with fresh apricots and pears. Zabini waved his wand and the lights flickered out, leaving the few candles and the fire as the only light in the room. He waved it again and soft music began to float through the room. He jumped slightly when he heard a hesitant knocking on his door. 'Great, now he learns to knock.' Zabini thought fondly. He ran his hands down his shirt to check to make sure he still looked alright. Then turned and slowly opened the door. Daniel stood in the hall looking absolutely beautiful with his shoulder length auburn hair swept back gently, wearing black jeans and a blood red shirt that made his black eyes stand out splendidly. Blaise had to stop himself from ravishing the man where he stood.

"Come on in." As Daniel walked past Zabini, he took a deep breath and tried to calm his pounding heart. Blaise took his hand and guided him towards the picnic, where they sat. Zabini watched the firelight play across Daniel lovely features and felt his heart tighten. No. No, he couldn't actually be falling in love. Zabini swallowed and watched as Daniel picked up a piece of chocolate and gently bit into it, before humming low in his throat. Blaise raised a hand and slowly took Daniels fingers in his own. He saw his love look up surprised and smiled reassuringly before bringing Daniel's fingers to his lip and kissing each one slowly. He caught the growing passion in Daniels gaze and flicked his tongue out to taste Daniel soft skin. Zabini grinned and purred at the taste of chocolate and mint. He pulled Daniel slight frame towards him, and pressed his lips to Daniel's without missing a beat. He felt Daniel respond after a second of hesitation.

When they finally pulled away, Blaise rested his forehead against Daniel's and gently rubbed their noses together. He felt Daniel let out a breath and grinned. He started to hum before quietly singing a few lines to his love.

"If I could save time in a bottle

The first thing I'd like to do

Is to save everyday 'til eternity passes away

Just to spend them with you"

"This isn't fair." Blaise pulled back to look at Daniel.

"What isn't fair love?" Daniel waved around the room, before gesturing at Blaise himself.

"How am I supposed to refuse you with all this, with you being so perfect? It's not fair. I didn't stand a chance." Blaise laughed before pulling Daniel in for another long, slow, passionate kiss. He wanted Daniel to know he was loved. Loved of eternity.

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Severus watched as Remus slept, his handsome features relax and worry free, for once. He felt a painful pressure building in his heart. He loved Remus so much he couldn't imagine a life without him in it. Remus stirred slowly and opened his amber eyes to star back at Severus.

"I love you Remus." Remus smiled and got up from their bed.

"I love you to Severus. Now, what's all this about?"

"Nothing, pet, I was just thinking."

"Well don't hurt yourself."

"Hey! That's not nice Mr. Lupin. I think I shall have to teach you a lesson."

"Mmm, I do love you Severus." Remus whispered as Severus pulled him into a tight hug.

"I love you too, pet. Always and forever, until death comes for me, and after." Remus growled and pulled Severus towards the bed.

"Keep talking like that Severus and you might just get lucky."

"Again."

"Oh? Did we have guests?"

"Very funny. Remus, I need to talk to you seriously."

"Alright, why do you look so nervous." Severus pulled Remus towards the balcony doors. They stepped out into the dark night, the stars shining brightly down on them. Severus cleared his throat before taking Remus' hands in his.

"Remus Lupin, I love you so much. We have been together for two years now, and I have never loved like I have with you. I wan this forever. I want you forever, to be mine. Remus Lupin will you marry me?"

"Yes, forever and always."

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A/N--- SO? What do you think? I love fluff, but the horrors aren't over yet, sorry. PLEASE REVIEW. I need at least 5 reviews before I can build up the energy to write another chapter and 'somehow' persuade my boyfriend to let me use his laptop. ML Aubrey 3